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Inspired by his father’s response to a missing child with autism, 9-year-old Ledger Mann created kits to help police, fire and EMS providers connect with children in crisis
Body camera video shows the suspect striking a King County deputy with a knife; the suspect was released less than 24 hours after his arrest, then failed to appear for arraignment
Hundreds of first responders used power saws, rescue K-9s and heavy equipment to search for survivors; three firefighters were among 17 people injured
CHP said officers used patrol vehicles to block the Waymo, which ultimately complied and remained behind the traffic break
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